Senior Health
Health Tips For Seniors
Post contributed by Mary Christiansen. Mary works as a marketing associate for 1-800-CPAP, Â the discount CPAP supplies specialists. People are living longer now than they did during any other time in history. It is estimated that there will be over 69 million Americans over the age of 65 by the year 2030. This will represent […]
Reduce Your Risk for Alzheimer’s Disease
Alzheimer’s disease was first identified in 1906 by German scientist Alois Alzheimer. Today, it’s one of the leading causes of dementia, a disease of the brain which affects cognitive ability. Worldwide, there are nearly 35.6 million people living with dementia, according to the World Health Organization. Up to 70 percent of these are thought to […]
Cardio for Seniors and Caregivers
Cardiovascular health is very important for people of all ages, and living a fit and active life is the best way to achieve that goal. For those of us caring for an aging parent, it can be difficult to ensure that our family member is getting the right amount of physical activity, and even more […]
3 Easy Workout Routines for Seniors
It is especially important as we get older that we keep up with a sensible exercise regime in order to maintain our fitness, coordination, and strength levels. Apart from the physical advantages of a good exercise program, working out also helps to boost mood and release lots of feel good hormones into the body. If […]
Common Illnesses for the Elderly
Understanding care for the elderly means that you have to get a grasp of common illnesses that affect this age group. It is very important that the elderly keep up with regular doctor’s appointments, follow their healthcare professional’s advice, and get health problems checked out quickly. If you are caring for an elderly parent or […]